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Grexit sends investors running for bonds

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2012
... Papademos. Investors have pulled out across the board amidst fears that June 17 elections will empower a left-wing coalition with plans to tear up austerity agreements. The elections will be a deciding factor. If the left-wing Syriza party gains further ...

Henderson grows footprint in Asia-Pacific

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012
... industry veteran Rob Adams to spearhead its investment management business in Australia, in line with broader expansion plans. The development of a pure funds management business in Australia is part of Henderson's strategy to grow its footprint in high-value ...

Low cost pensions to shake-up UK market

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012
... one-third what is considered the low fee threshold in Australia. Further discounts are also available for large employer plans. Driving the fees down is internal active investment management and a small number of investment choices to keep administration ...

BlackRock appoints country head

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 21 MAY 2012
... Justin's calibre, with his outstanding track record in financial services, will be integral to BlackRock Australia's growth plans. "His appointment reflects the importance we place on building our business in this compelling investment environment." ...

Medcraft to chair IOSCO

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012
... securities perimeter and with it the increased significance of securities regulation. Medcraft's IOSCO chairmanship, in which he plans to focus on improving the organisation's role in standard setting and supporting regulatory capacity among members ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2012
... "despite the encouraging reports, stocks pared their gains as eurozone fears resurfaced. The ECB said it has no immediate plans to increase stimulus and said it may halt monetary policy operations to certain Greek banks." HONG KONG - Asian markets fell ...

Brogden calls for government agreement on FATCA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2012
... submission, that Australia poses an exceptionally low risk of tax evasion by US account holders and that Australian retirement plans and certain life insurance products should be excluded from the regime.

UK pension reforms tackle longevity crisis

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012

Franklin Templeton continues expansion with new hire

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
... Templeton's business in Australia and follows several other key appointments announced in recent months, part of the firm's plans to extend further into the retail market. Marassa has more than 15 years' financial services experience across both the ...

UniSuper bolsters listed infra exposure

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
... "Economic conditions could deteriorate, potentially dampening traffic volumes, or volatile debt markets could disrupt financing plans. However, we assess these risks to be moderate given the high quality and resilience of the underlying assets." On March ...